Robson FD named fire department of the year by MD Canada
Robson Fire Department, which recently held its sixth annual Boot Drive to raise funds for muscular dystrophy, has been named “Fire Department of the Year” by Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
U.S. auto safety regulator to open investigation into Hyundai, Kia engine fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will open an investigation into 3 million Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation vehicles after reports of more than 3,000 fires.
9/11 compensation funds running out
The growing number of people registered as having 9/11-related illnesses is putting pressure on the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Residents used to false alarms ignore fire in Hay River highrise
Residents of a 17-story building in Hay River, NWT are so accustomed to false fire alarms that they disregarded the alarms when there was actually a fire in the building.
Vernon ordered to reinstate two employees dismissed for sexual activity in fire chief’s office
The City of Vernon has been ordered to reinstate two fire department employees who were caught on video engaging in sexual activity in the fire chief’s office and subsequenty dismissed.
Nova Scotia fire departments implement new safety measures after firefighter death
Nova Scotia fire departments have responded with new safety measures after a firefighter died as a result of an incident during training that involved a fire extinguisher.
Daily fire truck inspection rule unnecessary?
An Alberta Transportation requirement that all vehicles over 11,794 kg be inspected daily has led to increased overtime for some volunteer fire departments.
Volunteer firefighters sued over hotel fire in Manitoba
The owner of a hotel in The Pas and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are suing the town’s volunteer fire department and the town after the Town Centre Hotel was completely destroyed by fire.
Fire-proof sensor can track firefighters in burning buildings
Reseachers at McMaster University have come up with a motion-activated, fire-proof sensor that can track firefighters and others working in environments where they are not easily seen. (Thanks to Chief Janine Caldbeck of the Thetis Island Fire Department for suggesting this story for FireWatch.)